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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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